Ford Positions Itself as ‘Mobility Company’ that Designs ‘Smart Vehicles’
In an update to investors, Ford said it is accelerating its development of smart, connected vehicles, including autonomous and electric vehicles and digital services, “to thrive in emerging transportation operating system.”
Hyundai’s New Rear-Occupant Alert System Honks Horn, Flashes Lights if Child Left Behind in Vehicle
Hyundai is showcasing a new rear-occupant alert system, which is designed to prevent tragedies in which kids are forgotten or lock themselves in vehicles.
Electric, Hybrid Cars Dominate List of Fastest-Selling Used Vehicles
Consumers are snapping up used electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles faster than most gasoline-powered vehicles, according to a new study by iSeeCars.com.
Cadillac Testing Hands-Free ‘Super Cruise’ System in Coast-to-Coast Trip
A select group of drivers are putting Cadillac’s Super Cruise driver-assist technology to the test in 12 Cadillac CT6 vehicles, which departed Sept. 25 from Cadillac House in New York City en route to Los Angeles.
Vehicle Mirrors Could Be Replaced by Cameras in Not-So-Distant Future
Rear-view and side-view mirrors will become increasingly sophisticated over the next decade, so much so that they might not exist as we know them today.
CIECA 2017: Lane-Departure Warning Causing More Collisions
Insurance data shows that lane-departure warning is pushing the frequency of collision claims higher.
GAO: Automakers Sharing Vehicle Data ‘on Relatively Limited Basis’
In a recent analysis for Congress, the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) found that 13 of 16 automakers reported collecting, using and sharing data from connected vehicles “on a relatively limited basis.”
Strong August U.S. Vehicle Sales ‘Small Step in Right Direction’ for Auto Industry
Edmunds is forecasting August sales of 1.53 million new cars and trucks in the United States, which would be an 8.2 percent jump over July and a 1.3 percent increase over August 2016.
Chrysler Pacifica Wins Altair Enlighten Award for Innovation in Lightweighting
The body system, which shed 168 pounds, utilized high-strength steels and large amounts of dual-phase and hot-stamped material grades for improved impact protection at reduced weight.
Production of 427 Shelby Cobra Competition Racecar Goes Full-Throttle
The authentic turnkey racecars will represent the final cars available from the original Competition big-block Cobra series that started in 1965.
Toyota, Mazda Will Explore Possibility of Building U.S. Assembly Plant
As part of a newly inked alliance, Toyota and Mazda said they will “explore establishing a joint-venture plant” in the United States.
Arkansas Drivers Now Can Operate Three-Wheeled Polaris Slingshot with Valid Driver’s License
Drivers in Arkansas now can operate Slingshot with a valid state driver’s license rather than the previously required motorcycle endorsement.
